Bible Verse of The Day – 10-3-25

Matthew 5:44 (LSB) 44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

There seems to be a misunderstanding in the body of Christ when it comes to proper use of the word, enemy.

Many may find it offensive to call someone an enemy.

Others fear using that word because they don’t know if it is scripturally correct, or even acceptable as a child of God, to consider someone an enemy.

We will often find people saying that we should never consider anyone an enemy; it is evil spirits that we war against, not people.

And while it is true that we war against wickedness and principalities in the spirit realm (Ephesians 6:12-13), we must still understand and acknowledge that we do have enemies.

Were this not true, Jesus would never have told us to pray for them.

Many of us wrestle at times to understand this truth.

God loves all of humanity. But He will also judge us all when we stand before Him.

Not everyone will “make the cut”, so to speak, and spend eternity in His presence.

Some will be forever separated from God for allowing themselves to live their lives as His enemy.

And while we know that it is Satan and his demons that tempt people, it is the people themselves who make the choice whether to follow evil desires or not. It is people who choose to carry out evil against you, me, and others we know.

So, yes, that makes them an enemy.

It is not incorrect to say that. It is not being disrespectful or mean. It is the truth, even as uncomfortable as it may be at times to speak those words.

So, let us understand that we do have enemies. We have people around us, some that we know, and some who are complete strangers to us, who would not hesitate to harm us if they had the opportunity to do so.

And it is these that Jesus referred to when He told us to love our enemies, and to pray for them even as they persecute us.

Is it easy? Of course not. It is one of the most difficult things we can undertake as humans. It is contrary to our flesh.

And it is for this reason that we must allow the Holy Spirit to teach us how to love the ones who would seek to harm us, mock us, persecute us, and even kill us.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-2-25

Matthew 1:18 (NKJV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

Now hold on. Look at this verse. It says, before Joseph and Mary came together, she was with child. By whom?

The Holy Spirit!

If this doesn’t open our eyes and show us how miraculous God is, then I don’t know what will!

Mary was impregnated by the Holy Spirit. How? Through obedience and agreement.

Mary said to the angel, “let it be according to your word!”

Luke 1:38 (NKJV) 38 Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.

A woman carried our Savior in her womb, knowing it was the seed of the Holy Spirit. Now that’s mind blowing.

But this is the God we serve.

If we would learn to line up with Him, and let Him do what He wants to do through us, oh the things we would witness!

When God wants to use you, agree with Him, and obey what He has you do. Step by step, He will lead us in doing the unimaginable.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-1-25

Hebrews 5:14 (LSB) 14 But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern both good and evil.

As we recently wrote, God tells us that we must “test the spirits to see whether they are from God because many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1).

That principle is critical to our spiritual wellbeing.

Testing the spirits can sometimes be straightforward. We compare what people say or do with God’s word and see if they line up with what it says.

Other times, it can be more difficult than this.

Many times, things can be said or done that appear to line up perfectly with God’s word, making them seem genuine and legitimate.

This is where we must “go to the next level”, so to speak.

When something appears to be legitimate, and seems to be speaking truth, we must also discern the spirit behind what is being said or done.

This could be considered “advanced testing” of the spirits.

This is something that cannot be done methodically, as in simply comparing what we see or hear to God’s word. It is done solely by the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to show us what is real and what is not.

The verse at the beginning of this devotional spells it out perfectly, stating that we will learn, through maturity and practice, to discern both good and evil.

This ability is not something we learn overnight. It is not something that just happens.

It comes from a combination of immersing ourselves in God’s word, cleansing ourselves from the ways of the world, and learning to always listen for the voice of God.

This will allow us to learn to see and hear what is behind the words and actions around us.

As we do this, God will begin to open our spiritual eyes and ears, revealing things to us that we would otherwise miss completely.

So, let us not only test the spirits, but also discern them, that we might know who or what is behind the things we see and hear.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-30-25

John 20:7 (NKJV) 7 and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself.

After Jesus Christ died on that cross for our sins, they brought Him down from the cross. His body was prepared for burial and placed in a tomb.

As Mary came to the tomb on the third day, she saw that the door was taken away from the tomb and Jesus was not there.

She went to tell the other disciples and they came to see.

Simon Peter went in and saw that the linens Jesus was buried in were all there, but the handkerchief that had been around His head was folded together and placed by itself.

What an amazing thing to witness. The empty linens and the folding of the handkerchief spoke volumes, for they had not yet known or understood the scripture that He must rise again from the dead.

John 20:9 (NKJV) 9 For as yet they did not know the Scripture, that He must rise again from the dead.

Jesus had a purpose; it was finished! He defeated death, He rose from that grave and was alive again!

John 3:15 (NKJV) 15 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.

Because Jesus rose from the dead, salvation was made possible for those who put their faith and trust in Him!

And with that salvation also came the hope of us all rising from the dead, just as Jesus did,, and spending eternity in God’s presence.

Thank you, Jesus!

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-29-25

1 Corinthians 6:3 (LSB) 3 Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life?

Paul taught the Corinthian believers that they (we) would one day judge angels.

That’s not something that we often think about. And it’s probably fair to say that many of us didn’t even know this until just now.

But that’s OK. It’s not meant to be something that we spend lots of time dwelling on or trying to figure out.

The important thing is that we understand why Paul taught this, and what context it was written in.

If we look at the first few verses of 1 Corinthians 6, we will see that Paul is addressing the believers in Corinth about taking each other to court to resolve differences between them.

He admonishes them, telling them that if they are going to judge angels, they should be able to work out their personal differences without embarrassing the body of Christ by suing each other.

Paul’s intent was not that we make our future job of judging some of the angels a focal point.

It was simply a point he made in passing, while trying to help the Corinthian believers see the futility of taking each other to court instead of working out their differences and disputes as mature adults and followers of Christ.

Considering this, as Paul taught the believers in Corinth, let us also learn to resolve differences between us, being mature in our faith, and not letting our differences divide us and pit us against each other in front of the world.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-28-25 – Seeing Past Our Feelings

Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ! 

We hope your day is a great one. 

To get you started, here is a new video, Seeing Past Our Feelings. 

In this video we teach about not allowing our emotions to get in the way of what the Holy Spirit is trying to show us or tell us. 

We hope everyone finds something in this video make your walk with God stronger and more fruitful. 

Please click here to watch the video now.

We love you all! 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-27-25

Matthew 16:24 (NKJV) 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

The earth is just our mission/battlefield.

We are here for a purpose. Let us take it very seriously and walk out the plan of God with integrity, joy, and strength in Christ.

We have a Helper. And He will guide us on this journey. What is it that He is laying on your heart today?

John 14:26 (NKJV) 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

Say yes to our Helper today, and He will prepare us. He will open doors for us to walk through. He will give us what we need to do what He has for us to accomplish.

Let us take up our cross today and follow Him in what He has for us to do, and not look back!

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-26-25

Romans 8:28 (NKJV) 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Sometimes, as we watch things happening around us, we have questions.

We wonder, aloud, and in our minds, about why and how certain things happen.

We sometimes see great harm come to people who are good, and even godly.

And we see evil people who never seem to face consequences for their actions.

And we question why.

And while this is a legitimate question from a human standpoint, we must be careful not to let our questioning cause us to begin to doubt God and His purpose.

We may find ourselves doing this when we see meaningless deaths. Whether it be via massive catastrophes or individuals who died needlessly for what seems to be no good reason, we wrestle to understand it all.

One such death happened recently, which I wrote about previously this week; the assassination of a young man of God whose mission it was to teach an upcoming generation of young adults who God is, and the truth of His word.

His death was sudden and shocking; totally unexpected. And it has caused shockwaves around the globe, across the nations and across a diverse group of peoples.

As I pondered this, seeking God’s guidance and wisdom to understand it all, He led me to two verses that I hope will help others reconcile this terrible occurrence as much as it helped me.

I pray that what I share is received properly, and that it does not cause confusion.

God showed me two verses. One of them is at the top of this devotional. The other, I will share shortly.

You see, God does not cause murders. He does not cause assassinations. He does not cause mass casualties.

But amid these kinds of tragedies, He can use them to bring about incredible good.

The recent murder of a well-known Christian man has left his wife and two young children behind; a widow, and two fatherless children. It is truly tragic.

But in this man’s death, God is causing millions around the world to take action that may not have happened otherwise. It is causing a spiritual stirring that may well have laid dormant had it not been for this terrible event.

It is important that we recognize this during times of tragedy. We must see everything through spiritual eyes and allow God to show us His purpose in everything.

And with that said, here is the second scripture for us to ponder.

Genesis 50:20 (LSB) 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to do what has happened on this day, to keep many people alive.

Just as Joseph spoke these words to his brothers, I share them with you today, to bring understanding, clarity, and hope to you.

What man intends for evil, God will often use for His purpose, for GOOD.

And, yes, it can be hard to see sometimes. But if we allow the Holy Spirit to help us see past only what our minds can comprehend, we will begin to understand things in a new way; a way that brings us peace that we never knew we could have in situations like these.

So, we urge you to listen for God in the midst of the storm, the chaos, and the sometimes-overpowering waves of emotion that hit us when terrible things happen.

There, in the middle of that powerful storm, God will be whispering, beckoning us to draw near to Him and hear His voice.

And it is there that we find our solace.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-25-25

James 4:14 (NKJV) 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.

Life is a vapor.

Our mind does not want to understand the fact that we do not know what will happen tomorrow.

It’s in our nature to plan, to have control, and to take charge of our life. If we were told that tomorrow is it for us, it would devastate us.

Even as Christians, knowing that we will be with the Lord upon our last breath here on earth, for some reason we do not want to let go of what we have here.

And it is safe to say that most of us do not want to leave.

When I watched a man take his last breath a few years ago, I realized how fragile life is in all of us.

He was talking, thinking, looking around, and breathing one minute, and then in a matter of seconds he was gone. Just like that. No more breath, no more voice, no more laughter. His shell was there but his life was gone.

We are all human. We are magnificently designed, but our life is a vapor; we will vanish. Whether today, tomorrow or years from now, our day will come.

Understand that there is a bigger picture then just living on earth with our family and friends.

We must make sure that we are ready for our home in heaven. Know who our Father God is, and what His Son, Jesus Christ, came and did for us.

1 John 3:1 (NKJV) 1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
49 N Lamplighters Walk 
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-24-25

Acts 17:28 (LSB) 28 for in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His offspring.’

It is in Him that we live.

When the world around us is in complete chaos, He is our peace.

When everything we know falls into pieces, He is our foundation.

When evil becomes almost overwhelming, and nothing makes sense, He gives understanding.

And when darkness has overtaken, He is our Light and our Hope.

In Him we exist.

Without Him, we can do nothing.

Without Him there is no life.

Without Him there is only darkness and death.

But with Him there is joy everlasting, and life in abundance.

And with Him there is light that overcomes the darkness.

We must not let the things we see happening overtake us.

It is now that we need Him more than we ever have.

He is our security, our hope, and the Giver of life.

Let us keep our eyes fixed intently on Him.

He will never fail us.

Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-23-25

Revelation 3:19 (NKJV) 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.

To be zealous means to be actively and passionately committed to doing what is required regarding that thing that we are zealous about.

In this scripture it is referring to being zealous about drawing near to God and repenting of worldly ways.

God loves us so much, He will chasten us, correct us, and help us to take care of that thing which will destroy us.

And that thing, my friend, is our heart.

Our hearts are deceitful, and desperately wicked, according to Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 17:9 (NKJV) 9 “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?

This is why we need Jesus Christ and what He did on the cross for us all.

He brings salvation to each one that repents of their sin and believes in who He says He is; the Christ, our Messiah, the Son of the living God.

He was crucified and died on the cross, and in 3 days He rose again!

He shed His blood to save us from the wickedness of our hearts; hearts that would lead us right into hell for eternity.

We may say, “well, I’m not that bad. I try to do everything right. I give to the poor, I love people, I follow the golden rules, etc.”

The heart can even cause us to think we are doing alright in God’s eye; it can keep us in a state of negligence.

Why? Because of its pride painting our own beautiful picture of who we are. Our own heart can deceive us.

It will work overtime to avoid asking God for forgiveness. Our very own heart will try and talk us out of what is the best thing that could ever happen to us.

Bring that heart into check!

Wherever we are today, let us acknowledge the state of our heart, and repent, putting our faith in Christ and asking God for forgiveness.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
49 N Lamplighters Walk 
Hampstead, NC 28443

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